Aside from buying a house, a car is often the next biggest purchase a person will make. Whether you are spending a few hundred pounds on a car or tens of thousands of pounds, we all want our cars to last us as long as possible and to give us the best return when we come to sell them.

Most new cars that the average person will buy cost between ten and twenty thousand pounds, but they may not have to spend much in the first three years in terms of repairs.  With this in mind, it is hard to see why so many people neglect o look after their vehicles as they should and then are horrified when they come to sell it how much value it has lost. Cars do depreciate in value over time and as the mileage creeps up so it is important to try and retain as much of the value as possible. Simple things such as keeping the car clean, inside and out to avoid damaging the paintwork or interior such as carpets, can help retain that value and make it more saleable. Ensuring you keep up with scheduled services and carry out any repairs that need doing in a timely manner will not only help avoid issues with the vehicle whilst you own it, but will also make it more attractive to the next potential buyer.